Uterine Positions, Structural Anomalies, and GYN Procedures

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to uterine positions, structural anomalies, and gynecological procedures.

Anteflexed uterus

Bending of the fundus towards the abdominal wall, often coming in contact with the cervix.

Retroverted uterus

Tipping of the entire uterus toward the sacrum.

Dextroflexed uterus

Uterine body flexed to the right.

Levoflexed uterus

Uterine body flexed to the left.

Congenital uterine anomalies

Anomalies resulting from fusion anomalies of the Mullerian ducts; rare, affecting less than 5 percent of women.

Agenesis of the uterus

Failure of an organ or structure to grow during embryologic development.

Bicornuate uterus

Uterus defined by prominent indentation of the uterine fundus, dividing it into right and left horns.

Unicornuate uterus

Uterus with only one horn due to failure of one Mullerian duct to elongate.

Septate uterus

Failure of median septum reabsorption resulting in a uterine septum.

Didelphys uterus

Complete failure of fusion of the Mullerian ducts, resulting in two hemiuteri.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

An X-ray technique to evaluate the fallopian tubes for patency and abnormalities.

Sonohysterography

A procedure that uses saline infused through a catheter to distend the uterine cavity while being examined transvaginally.